I enjoy this movie because it has some excellent performances by the actors. There are a lot of good westerns out there, but this one was filmed in the Calgary area so I have to give it higher points for that.
great, great movie, Redvan. Another Costner gem. When Duvall was filming it, he was in downtown Calgary a number of times, was a patron at a friend's restaurant and was extremely polite.
With the 158th pick, Team MissTeeks selects in the comedy category, Dazed and Confused. This is one of my favorite movies of all time, and I'm a little surprised it was still available. This movie follows around a group of high school kids on the last day of school in 1976. It stars some future Hollywood hotshots Ben Affleck and Matthew McConaughey, but my favorite character was always Rory Cochrane as Slater. My parents tell me that this was so much like their days in high school it was scary. It's full of great quotes and has a totally kick-ass soundtrack. My friend and I listen to it in the car all the time.
Simone: I did it when I was a freshman, and you'll do it when you're seniors. but you're doing great. Now fry like bacon, you little freshman piggies. Fry!
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Pink: All I'm saying is that if I ever start referring to these as the best years of my life - remind me to kill myself.
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Cynthia: God, don't you ever feel like everything we do and everything we've been taught is just to service the future? Tony: Yeah I know, like it's all preparation. Cynthia: Right. But what are we preparing ourselves for? Mike: Death. Tony: Life of the party. Mike: It's true. Cynthia: You know, but that's valid because if we are all gonna die anyway shouldn't we be enjoying ourselves now? You know, I'd like to quit thinking of the present, like right now, as some minor insignificant preamble to something else.
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Slater: Behind every good man there is a woman, and that woman was Martha Washington, man, and everyday George would come home, she would have a big fat bowl waiting for him, man, when he come in the door, man, she was a hip, hip, hip lady, man.
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Sorry, I got carried away!
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Wow there are a lot of westerns going out the door lately, I think that I should have picked one while I had the chance. At least there are still a few good ones left.
With the 159th pick, Team Clint Eastwood selects Heat (1995) in the Drama category (for the time being).
Aside from its landmark status as being the first movie to feature cinematic legends Robert De Niro and Al Pacino on screen at the same time - reason enough to warrant heavyweight status - Michael Mann's absolutely epic crime drama is packed with goodies: a deep, all-star cast, a compelling and intricate story that unfolds seamlessly, and of course, superlative direction by Mann, who has released several highly-esteemed films - none of which, I venture, come close to the achievements he makes in this one.
I didn't see this movie until a few years ago and it instantly vaulted to favorite status; I am equally enthralled by successive viewings. Mann does so many things right: the entire movie was shot on location without a single soundstage, giving it an ultra-real effect. The two major action setpieces in the film - both robberies - benefit from taking place on Los Angeles streets and Mann ups the realism by letting the sound effects rule the atmosphere; no music is used in these scenes. The latter sequence especially is gripping for its depiction of combat-zone brutality on a crowded downtown avenue in broad daylight (evidently this scene was actually screened for US Marine recruits at one point as an example of how to retreat while under fire - more trivia here). Indeed, the setting in this film is as important as any of the characters, playing a large role in all of the scenes; a romance that develops between De Niro and the character played by Amy Brenneman is all the more compelling for taking place in busy restaurants and overlooking the distinctive L.A. landscape at night, with its blinking lights - Mann uses effective filters to enhance the humid, muggy atmosphere.
I have a minor quibble with the ending - I would have rolled credits before the inevitable final chase - but even this is inconsequential; the way the film does wrap up nicely punctuates the respectful back-and-forth between the two leads. The storyline that engages these men works as a perfect parallel for their real-life personas.
The aforementioned robbery shooutout sequence - best viewed on a big screen with a pumping soundsystem (some spoilers in this sequence!)
Man, the draft just flies between the 1-10 spots. It really distinguishes those of us who sit at our desks looking at CP all day. Keep it up! Some great picks.
With the 160th pick It's Just A Flesh Wound is proud to select another personal favourite, "Local Hero" (1983). This will represent, bizarrely IMO, our Foreign selection, it being a UK film and all!
"Local Hero is a 1983 Scottish comedy film starring Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson and Burt Lancaster. It was directed by Bill Forsyth and produced by David Puttnam.[1]
The film is set in the fictional fishing village of Ferness on the west coast of Scotland. A young representative of an American oil company is sent to the village on a mission. The film features a notable ensemble of character parts."
There's just something about this little movie that makes it a real gem. Sure it is a little dated now but the characters, location, and music make it a classic in my eyes. If you haven't seen it I would highly recommend you rent it at least. Perhaps you'll fall in love with it as I did....
Oh yeah, this movie also features my signature below. "It's red all over" exclaims Mac when he observes the Northern Lights for the first time.
Linkies:
Trailer:
"I feel like I've been here forever"
"It's never locked"
A world without oil:
This movie also features fantastic music from Mark Knopfler:
With the 161st pick, in the CP Movie Draft, StrayBullet selects Oldboy (올드보이) starring, Min-sik Choi and Ji-tae Yu. Oldboy (올드보이) will fill the Foreign criteria.
My personal favorite Foreign movie from Korea... Action, violence, deception, intensity, drama, loyalty and personal anguish all rolled into a great film about vengeance against others who have done wrong to a man. Released in 2003.
Awesome fight scene.
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With the 161st pick, in the CP Movie Draft, StrayBullet selects Oldboy
I love this movie. It was either this one or City Of God for my foreign slot, and I was strongly considering taking this one later on as a wildcard if it was still available.
For all its flaws, it's a triumphant display of filmmaking. It's part B-movie, part John Woo, and part Greek tragedy. With a healthy dose of bloody gore and expert camera work. Lots of memorable scenes, an original and intriguing premise, and it pulsates with life.
It won the Grand Jury Prize at Cannes the year Tarantino headed the jury committee, so it comes Quentin approved, and after you've seen it, it's easy to see why.
Wow, I didn't think Oldboy would go cause I didn't think people knew about it. It's extremely popular in Asia and extremely violent. It has a cult following for sure.
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StrayBullet, that pick totally rules! I saw that a few months ago in Hi-def after having never heard of it before. What a treat. Octo and everyone else, it's worth hunting down for sure.
And today in 7 hours, you guys picked as many movies as in the last 4 days before that. Keep it up!
great, great movie, Redvan. Another Costner gem. When Duvall was filming it, he was in downtown Calgary a number of times, was a patron at a friend's restaurant and was extremely polite.
SOOOOOO glad this movie got picked. Easily the best Western since Unforgiven until 3:10 to Yuma came along.
Love it so much. I really thought there was a good chance it wouldn't get taken!
As for Dances With Wolves, wonderful film. Tear every time. I have never seen the director's cut (didn't know there was one!)...I'll get on that!
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